Craftsman 917.253724 - Manual (Page 11)

6. OIL PIVOT POINTS
Place several drops of S A,E, 30 Oil at points where parts
move against each other, especially:
a. Front Axle Pivot (Fig-201.
b Hood Hinges.
c. Foot Pedal Shaft (Fig. 8).
d. Lift Shaft {Fig- 33).
e- Polyfoam Seal at Variator Arm Assembly Pivot Shaft
(saturate with oii), see page 18, Key No's. 46, 51 and 53.
f Clutch Link and Varidrive Control Link, see page 18,
Key No's. 47 and 49.
g Varidrive Handle Pivot Bushing (Fig. 33)
EViPY HOy^S
1. CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from Engine Cooling Fins
to prevent Engine damage from overheating (Fig- 23!
2. CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL
a Remove Filler Plug (Fig, 25) from Transaxia. Oi! Level
should be even with Filler Plug threads Add S A.E 30
Motor Oil if necessary-
b- Check Pressure Relief Valve (Fig. 27 - Inset) located on
R.H, side near top It should spring completely dosed
when pulled out by hand and relaased-
3. LUBRICATE STEERING U*JOINT
a Lift Hood (Fig 2).
b Rotate Steering Wheel so that U-Joint Grease Fitting
is exposed (Fig 24).
c Using a Grease Gun, give Fitting two shots of Extreme
Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No- I or equivalent
(available at your Sears Service Center)
4. MUFFLER
Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler (Fig. 22) or
tamper with the exhaust system Damaged Mufflers or
spark arresters could create a fire hazard, inspect periodi­
cally and replace if necessary If your engine is equipped
with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every SO
hours for cleaning and inspection, Replace if damaged.
E V E R Y HOURS
1. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS & RESET GAP
Replace Spark Plugs at the beginning of each season or
every 100 hours, whichever comes first. Gap should be set
at .030 inch (Fig 26)
2. LUBRICATE BALL JOINTS
a Move Rubber Boots to expose Ball Joints on Tie Hods
and Steering Link (Fig 20)
b- Coat Ball Joints with Silicone Spray Lubricant,
c. Reposition Rubber Boots,